Halloween Inspiration Finding ways to keep the kids busy over Halloween and the mid-term break can undoubtedly be quite challenging. If you’re in the West of Ireland this weekend, the Museum of Country Life at Turlough Park in Castlebar is running a free exhibition on how Irish

Savings options If you’ve got some cash to spare, there are quite a few options that offer a better return compared to a bog standard savings account. Writing in The Irish Times this week, Fiona Reddan offers nine alternatives for savers seeking higher returns or better outcomes

Harry Potter turns 20 This week the wizarding and muggle worlds celebrate the 20th anniversary of the much-loved Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, which debuted with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 1997. The books have been taken to the hearts of millions of reade

By Tiernan Cannon The television licence fee has been in the news quite a bit recently, with outrage in certain quarters following the revelation that RTÉ Director-General Dee Forbes believes that the licence fee would be good value for money if it were doubled. Following the recent n

By Tiernan Cannon March is a fine time to be Irish. St Patrick’s Day is fast approaching, meaning it’s time to prepare for the big day by getting the decorations ready, organising the day’s entertainment, and readying a few pints of the black stuff. If you’re o

By Tiernan Cannon “There is power in numbers.’ We’ve known that phrase for as long as we can remember, and when we really think about it, it applies to an awful lot of scenarios. When it comes to saving money though, banding together with a group of people close to you doe

By Tiernan Cannon Being a student can be hard. Those late nights don’t pay for themselves, and sometimes the choice between that last drink of the night or a meal the next day can be a very real and gruelling prospect. However, it doesn’t have to be like this. With a little thought an

If you love Irish art, then you’ll undoubtedly be interested in the Art Source art fair, running in the RDS from November 11-13th. Over 15,000 people are expected to attend the three day event, which will feature more than 120 contemporary artists and 30 Irish and international

Planning a fun day out for your family this August? It can be hard to find activities that don’t cost the earth, but Ireland’s cities offer plenty to do and see for free. Dublin City Foot patrol One of the best ways to explore Dublin is on foot. Free tours of the city are